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[Limited to one item only!] Formal birthstone bracelet by sect, Soto sect, Starry Moon Bodhi Tree, Lapis Lazuli (September)

$179.00 USD

A Kogen Ojuzukan original bracelet that you can wear all the time


Kogen Ojuzukan original "Sect & Birthstone Series"
This is a recommended gem that you should definitely take a look at.


*About the materials

*Main bead...Starry moon linden fruit from Hainan Island

-Starry moon linden fruit from Hainan Island, China, which is considered the highest quality among starry moon linden trees, is used.

[Mysterious tree fruit loved by many people]

The name Starry Moon linden comes from the fact that the countless black spots on the tree resemble the stars in the night sky.

The only large spot that remains as a trace of the stem is likened to the moon, and a single starry moon linden fruit is likened to the universe.

The universe has been believed to be the world of Buddha since ancient times.

The story goes that the Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and this is one of the reasons why the fruit of the Bodhi tree is so popular.

(*There are many types of Bodhi trees, and in addition to the Bodhi tree, many other types of fruit are used in prayer beads. There are types such as the Kongo Bodhi tree, Heavenly Eye Bodhi tree, Black Dragon Bodhi tree, Phoenix Eye Bodhi tree, Maya Bodhi tree, Tiger Eye Bodhi tree, Five Face Bodhi tree, and Antique Starry Bodhi tree.)

*Parent bead and Heavenly bead... Lapis lazuli (September birthstone)

Lapis lazuli is a natural stone that is considered to be the oldest and most powerful power stone, along with quartz crystal.

It is considered a "sacred stone" that exorcises evil spirits in many countries around the world.

It was used in the Sumerian and Mesopotamian civilizations, and since it was worn by the pharaohs of ancient Egypt, it seems to have been treasured since ancient times.

It is also counted as one of the seven treasures in the Buddhist world, and in Japan it has been considered a stone of happiness along with quartz.

Its deep indigo color has also been popular since ancient times as a gemstone and as a raw material for ultramarine pigments.

It is also a great gift for those born in September.


※The meaning of the official bracelet by sect

We have made a birthstone bracelet by sect using the starry bodhi tree, which has been considered mysterious since ancient times, as the main bead and lapis lazuli, the birthstone for September.

This is the official bracelet of the Soto sect.

Even if you do not have a formal rosary, you can easily wear this bracelet, and it is a rare gem as a birthstone bracelet.

As for the characteristics of the official bracelets of the Soto sect, like those of the Rinzai sect, the official rosary of the Soto sect is often carried by temple staff.

The shape is very similar to that of the Rinzai sect's rosary, but a characteristic of the Soto sect is that the rosary has a metal ring running through it.
It is unclear why it is there, but one theory is that this ring represents Bodhidharma.

The official bracelets of the sect that you believe in are original products of Kohgen Ojuzukan.

We hope that you will keep the official bracelet of your sect close to you and wear it for a long time.


※At Kohgen Ojuzukan, we create rosaries with a focus on the quality of the materials, the arrangement, the color of the tassels and strings, etc.

Of course, this is an original product of Kohgen Ojuzukan.

It is a masterpiece that has been carefully crafted. It is a recommended product, so please use it.


?Points to note when handling?

Starry-eyed linden is a material that is particularly vulnerable to water, so we recommend that you remove it when doing wet work. ・Main bead: Diameter approx. 1.0cm (lapis lazuli)
・Main bead: Diameter approx. 0.7cm x thickness 0.3cm (starry moon bodhi tree)
・Four heavenly beings: Diameter approx. 0.4cm (lapis lazuli)

<Inner diameter>
The inner diameter of this product is approx. 17.0cm.